I am building a company around a private game that is played locally; I need some work done for both the game’s manual and to be used on the website. Artwork is to be displayed in the game manual and on the website; however, all finished work will be property of the company to use as it sees fit. The artwork will be based on existing figures; hence, we will not pay licensing fees. Rough concept sketches will be provided, to work off of.

I am a professional seeking a professional; just as you expect payment on time, I expect results on time, as well as frequent updates on progress. The current project deadline is February 20, 2009; if the artist approaches me, clearly stating that he or she needs more time, I will be willing to work around the deadline. Besides, rushed people get sloppy.

I require that the artist signs a non-disclosure agreement which must be notarized; the original document must be sent back to me before work begins.

Current budget is $1,000.00 USD to be paid in lump sum upon completion of project; method of payment negotiable.

I require the following:

-Detailed character templates. Each of the six templates is a tiered attire/equipment template of the character type; this will be simple as each tier just adds equipment from the same initial figure. Each of the six templates features 4 tiers.

-Background work for each template; very little detail for the most part. (Examples can be seen below)

-15 to 20 Small Icons to be used on the website’s blog; concepts already drawn. (One will be 50x75; the rest will be 25x38 – the icons will be very simple)

The total is (at most) 32 pieces; 6 character templates on a white background, 6 character templates on the background pieces (I would like the simple backgrounds separate as well for later company use), and 20 small icons.

Perfect examples of the templates I need can be found in the wikipedia article below:
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One deviant piece, which features a closer example of how the tiers will develop, can be found in the link below:
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The characters will feature a blend of features from Dark Ages Europe and Feudal Japan. I am not specific to any art style and have an open mind; I do favor realistic proportions.

Please state your interests via reply to this post or feel free to email me at WilkeningT@yahoo.com; please include a link to portfolio if by email. I will be reviewing portfolios until December 18, 2008, at which time I will contact the chosen candidate.

** The position is no longer available as of December 19, 2008.